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Thread: Newbie hunter. Which backpack?? Size?? Brand?? Other gear?

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TheJanitar Newbie hunter. Which... 26-04-2017, 09:50 AM
Dan88 Cactus has really good packs.... 26-04-2017, 10:31 AM
Tangobravo Try the eberlestock just one,... 26-04-2017, 11:09 AM
TheJanitar $150???? Don't tell me that's... 26-04-2017, 11:18 AM
Tangobravo Yeap! Same one! It's a few... 26-04-2017, 07:25 PM
HNTMAD Really depends on what sort... 26-04-2017, 11:17 AM
TheJanitar Want something I can use for... 26-04-2017, 11:20 AM
HNTMAD Hunt as you go is hunting to... 26-04-2017, 11:21 AM
TheJanitar Makes sense, and I don't know... 26-04-2017, 11:40 AM
Sideshow TheJanitar I'm also in the... 26-04-2017, 11:25 AM
hotsoup Buy once cry once. Go for... 26-04-2017, 11:31 AM
HNTMAD if you going for bush hunting... 26-04-2017, 01:09 PM
Awaian have been pondering the same... 26-04-2017, 03:57 PM
TheJanitar Im starting to think that the... 26-04-2017, 04:30 PM
Awaian Boots? how strong your... 26-04-2017, 04:03 PM
TheJanitar Well I've never sprained an... 26-04-2017, 04:35 PM
matto1234 For Bush hunting i started... 26-04-2017, 06:59 PM
K95 Get a 60L pack from a sports... 26-04-2017, 07:26 PM
TheJanitar I like that approach.. i do... 26-04-2017, 08:14 PM
K95 50L is fine . I use 38L for... 26-04-2017, 08:29 PM
TheJanitar Oh okay awesome, 60-70,... 26-04-2017, 08:37 PM
Biggun708 You should be able to get a... 26-04-2017, 09:08 PM
TheJanitar thanks for all the replies... 26-04-2017, 09:41 PM
scotty Borrow it for a hunt or two... 27-04-2017, 06:35 AM
matto1234 Camel bags are great , id... 26-04-2017, 08:30 PM
Boaraxa I get away with a 40L hunters... 26-04-2017, 11:29 PM
Pointer As a newbie dont get caught... 27-04-2017, 08:37 AM
TheJanitar Thanks to everyone for their... 27-04-2017, 09:49 AM
Chur Bay A decent red stag will easily... 27-04-2017, 10:32 AM
TheJanitar I've tried a 70l loaded pack... 27-04-2017, 10:47 AM
birch i wouldnt call myself an... 27-04-2017, 11:18 AM
TheJanitar Gotcha, that makes sense! Any... 27-04-2017, 01:15 PM
Nibblet Jet boil and a hot cup of tea... 27-04-2017, 11:33 AM
TheJanitar Yea that does sound mighty... 27-04-2017, 01:18 PM
Nibblet Yeah tent and cooking gear... 27-04-2017, 01:26 PM
TheJanitar Oh yep looks like a nice bag... 27-04-2017, 02:27 PM
Nibblet Problem is once you start... 27-04-2017, 02:40 PM
TheJanitar Dammit well I cannot spend... 27-04-2017, 05:20 PM
Danny I paid $350 here for a decent... 27-04-2017, 05:27 PM
Danny Yep, Jetboil, a good jacket,... 27-04-2017, 02:55 PM
TheJanitar Okay I'll start saving for a... 27-04-2017, 05:19 PM
Nibblet Here's what a Macpac cascade... 27-04-2017, 03:28 PM
Nibblet Also that Orange dry bag is... 27-04-2017, 03:30 PM
longrange308 Would like some info on this... 27-04-2017, 07:48 PM
Nibblet Mont bell down hugger 900 #5... 27-04-2017, 07:49 PM
Gibo Why do you put your boots in... 27-04-2017, 03:45 PM
Nibblet I made the foolish mistake... 27-04-2017, 03:53 PM
Gibo Does the dog make the pack... 27-04-2017, 03:56 PM
Nibblet He's generally pretty good ... 27-04-2017, 03:59 PM
Nibblet Should also add this is more... 27-04-2017, 03:56 PM
Nibblet I've always been a tent... 27-04-2017, 05:58 PM
gadgetman Another reasonable option for... 27-04-2017, 06:39 PM
TheJanitar Guys, Vaude Power Lizard... 27-04-2017, 06:39 PM
Danny What size are ya ya moaning... 27-04-2017, 06:43 PM
TheJanitar hahaha, im normal if were... 27-04-2017, 06:48 PM
Danny Newbie hunter. Which... 27-04-2017, 06:59 PM
TheJanitar Yea idk that tent is some... 27-04-2017, 07:07 PM
Danny I think I've given a tent... 27-04-2017, 06:51 PM
TheJanitar Legend mate, good buggers on... 27-04-2017, 06:55 PM
Danny Do you have a cooker? ... 27-04-2017, 07:12 PM
TheJanitar Nope not a small one. Have... 27-04-2017, 07:31 PM
Nibblet That vaude looks pretty... 27-04-2017, 07:13 PM
Spanners Newbie hunter. Which... 27-04-2017, 07:16 PM
TheJanitar Petrol Station quality? The... 27-04-2017, 07:30 PM
Danny Is this the tent you are... 27-04-2017, 07:33 PM
Nibblet Oh real, lame. What was the... 27-04-2017, 07:19 PM
Spanners Wind. Broke twice. Cant... 27-04-2017, 07:21 PM
Nibblet I really want to give my kuiu... 27-04-2017, 07:31 PM
Spanners I've considered a Kuiu tent... 27-04-2017, 07:34 PM
Nibblet I've got the 2p mountain... 27-04-2017, 07:43 PM
BRADS Did you buy another? I seem... 27-04-2017, 07:45 PM
Nibblet Haha I've had a few shipped... 27-04-2017, 07:46 PM
TheJanitar that looks like a nice tent,... 27-04-2017, 07:47 PM
Nibblet Good luck. The people I know... 27-04-2017, 07:48 PM
Nibblet My only concern is longevity... 27-04-2017, 07:46 PM
TheJanitar I guess if u get a tent the... 27-04-2017, 08:00 PM
Nick-D Bush hunting in a 60 odd... 28-04-2017, 07:20 PM
TheJanitar okay so youre saying to get a... 28-04-2017, 08:07 PM
Nick-D A hunt as you go setup is IMO... 29-04-2017, 12:31 AM
TheJanitar okay awesome, only thing im... 29-04-2017, 12:47 AM
Sideshow Are you confused yet:D:XD:... 28-04-2017, 08:48 PM
TheJanitar mate, this place is a... 28-04-2017, 09:54 PM
birch TheJanitar where are you... 28-04-2017, 10:21 PM
TheJanitar South auckland, so a fair... 28-04-2017, 10:26 PM
Danny How much is that bivvy and... 29-04-2017, 10:56 AM
TheJanitar $190 and it weighs about 1.4... 29-04-2017, 12:30 PM
Chur Bay Macpac Cascade | Trade Me... 29-04-2017, 11:31 AM
TheJanitar all on the watchlist!... 29-04-2017, 12:34 PM
Biggun708 You seem like a good keen... 29-04-2017, 12:50 PM
TheJanitar Sounds like an offer i cant... 29-04-2017, 01:09 PM
Spanners That sleeping bag is temp... 29-04-2017, 12:55 PM
TheJanitar ohh i see okay that makes... 29-04-2017, 01:15 PM
Biggun708 Mate it often gets way below... 29-04-2017, 03:51 PM
TheJanitar Holy moly... ive experienced... 29-04-2017, 06:19 PM
Danny Newbie hunter. Which... 29-04-2017, 07:34 PM
Spanners Ignore any lower limits etc. ... 29-04-2017, 01:24 PM
gadgetman +1 Always wear something... 29-04-2017, 06:41 PM
Spanners If you're going to spend the... 30-04-2017, 12:02 AM
TheJanitar The epic 400 (same as your... 30-04-2017, 09:01 AM
Nibblet Low ball spanners and buy... 30-04-2017, 01:47 PM
TheJanitar Spanners strikes me as the... 01-05-2017, 12:12 AM
Spanners Correct I'll prob tell you... 01-05-2017, 01:19 AM
TheJanitar Classic :P 01-05-2017, 09:20 AM
Nibblet Does said dicks come packaged... 01-05-2017, 10:06 AM
Spanners Freights expensive Sent... 01-05-2017, 10:25 AM
TheJanitar Right guys, Found this bag... 03-05-2017, 12:54 PM
gadgetman Hang out for a sale and keep... 03-05-2017, 05:04 PM
TheJanitar Keeping an eye on lots of... 04-05-2017, 08:57 AM
Nibblet I can sell you a moonraker... 03-05-2017, 05:12 PM
Danny I had the moonraker, it's... 04-05-2017, 09:54 AM
TheJanitar https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-R... 05-05-2017, 01:51 PM
Nick-D Kelty has a good rep for... 05-05-2017, 07:13 PM
TheJanitar oh boy, i thought they only... 05-05-2017, 08:51 PM
Danny There is risk involved, I've... 05-05-2017, 09:21 PM
TheJanitar tbh im a bit iffy with buying... 05-05-2017, 09:31 PM
Spanners Given the product is 1lb I'd... 05-05-2017, 10:04 PM
TheJanitar Bag weighs just over 1kg, and... 05-05-2017, 10:10 PM
hotsoup You usually get what you pay... 05-05-2017, 02:04 PM
TheJanitar Cheers for the advice. If I... 05-05-2017, 02:10 PM
TheJanitar Anyone have any idea where i... 06-05-2017, 11:03 PM
kiwijames You can buy direct from... 07-05-2017, 10:14 AM
TheJanitar Oh wow that sounds like a... 07-05-2017, 01:58 PM
Nick-D Duty Estimator... 07-05-2017, 04:14 PM
TheJanitar Perfect explanation!! Exactly... 07-05-2017, 07:13 PM
Chur Bay I got a sleeping bag from the... 07-05-2017, 05:07 PM
25/08IMP Any idea which site. Sent... 07-05-2017, 05:57 PM
Spanners Just remember that it's not... 07-05-2017, 02:41 PM
Chur Bay https://en.montbell.jp/ ... 07-05-2017, 06:41 PM
25/08IMP Cool thanks for that I'm... 07-05-2017, 07:06 PM
TheJanitar So that customs won't sting... 07-05-2017, 07:22 PM
Chur Bay I got this one.... 07-05-2017, 07:17 PM
TheJanitar Do u use it in winter as... 07-05-2017, 07:23 PM
Chur Bay Only got it last summer but... 07-05-2017, 07:29 PM
TheJanitar That link takes me to the... 07-05-2017, 07:32 PM
Chur Bay Maybe this one then?... 07-05-2017, 08:06 PM
TheJanitar Yea that's the one mate! But... 07-05-2017, 08:42 PM
Chur Bay Thats right. 07-05-2017, 09:26 PM
Sideshow Have you tried that pack on?... 07-05-2017, 07:31 PM
TheJanitar Yep got the pack and it fits... 07-05-2017, 07:35 PM
Sideshow Year well the police take... 07-05-2017, 07:50 PM
TheJanitar Yea that's true! Hahaha... 07-05-2017, 08:43 PM
Sideshow http://www.nzhuntingandshootin... 07-05-2017, 07:53 PM
TheJanitar Alright fellas, I typed a... 09-05-2017, 03:37 PM
Nibblet Nice one, now get out there... 15-05-2017, 04:21 PM
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheJanitar View Post
    oh boy, i thought they only collect gst on items over $400?? it will cost me about $370 nzd to land it here so its under the $400 bracket no? or is it different for sleeping bags? i know thats how it works for scopes.. but not sure about sleeping bags, are they treated differently? cheers
    There is risk involved, I've brought in heaps over the years, some items worth well over $1k and only thrice been stung. It hurts though so be warned. For a bag I wouldn't bother, I'd buy second hand here and quality.
    Dan M

 

 

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